A patient with dementia becomes belligerent when the nurse attempts to give him a tub bath.How should the nurse proceed?

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Nurses need to individualize bathing to meet the needs of the patient.If the patient becomes belligerent,the nurse should wait until the patient calms down and then attempt a towel bath.Towel baths have been shown to reduce agitation significantly.The patient should not be forced into the tub.Having another staff member attempt the tub bath will most likely increase the patient's agitation,as consistency of caregivers is important for patients with dementia.

A Patient with Dementia Becomes Belligerent When the Nurse Attempts